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Middle Atlantic 4810BCS Rack-Mount Outlet Center

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 4810BCS is a rack power distribution unit designed for AV equipment enclosures and security equipment racks where reliable, code-compliant power delivery matters. Part of Middle Atlantic's CabinetMate line, the 4810BCS is rated for 20 amps — enough headroom to support multiple active devices in a fully loaded rack without tripping breakers mid-deployment. TAA compliance makes it a straightforward fit for government contracts and federally funded projects where sourcing restrictions apply.

With a 6 ft (1.8 m) cord, the 4810BCS gives enough reach to route cleanly to a dedicated 20A circuit without extension cords or adapters — an important detail when you're commissioning a rack that needs to pass inspection or meet AV/IT standards.

Key Features

• 20A Rating: Supports a full load of rack equipment without nuisance tripping. On a dedicated 20A circuit, you get up to 2,400W of capacity — practical headroom for a mixed rack of NVRs, PoE switches, and servers.
• 6 ft (1.8 m) Cord: Reaches a wall outlet or PDU without requiring extension cords, keeping your rack wiring clean and code-compliant. Most rack deployments place the power source within 4–6 feet of the enclosure; this cord handles that without extra hardware.
• TAA Compliant: Manufactured in compliance with the Trade Agreements Act — required for GSA schedules, DoD deployments, and many state/municipal contracts. If your project has federal sourcing language, the 4810BCS checks that box without a waiver request.
• Computer-Grade Surge Protection: The CabinetMate series is designed for sensitive electronics — not general-purpose power strips. That distinction matters when you're protecting NVRs, network switches, or AV processors where a transient can cause data loss or hardware damage.

Integration & Compatibility

The 4810BCS is built for Middle Atlantic rack enclosures but installs in any standard equipment rack that accommodates a plug-in outlet center. It pairs well with UPS units upstream for complete power protection — the 20A rating aligns with common UPS output circuits in the 1500–2200VA range. For security and AV integrators speccing a rack for a camera system or control room, this unit handles the power distribution layer cleanly without requiring a dedicated PDU with metering or remote switching, which adds cost and complexity most mid-size deployments don't need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 4810BCS TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The 4810BCS is confirmed TAA compliant, making it eligible for GSA schedules and federally funded projects with Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements.

Q: What circuit does the 4810BCS require?

A: The 4810BCS is rated for 20 amps and should be connected to a dedicated 20A circuit. Do not connect it to a shared 15A circuit — you'll lose overcurrent headroom and risk nuisance tripping under load.

Q: How long is the power cord on the 4810BCS?

A: The cord is 6 ft (1.8 m), which is long enough to reach a wall outlet or PDU in most rack installations without an extension cord.

Q: Is the 4810BCS a surge protector or just a power strip?

A: The CabinetMate series is described as computer-grade, which includes surge protection designed for sensitive electronics. It is not a bare power strip.

Q: Does the 4810BCS work in non-Middle Atlantic racks?

A: Yes. While designed for Middle Atlantic enclosures, it is a plug-in outlet center that installs in any standard equipment rack that can accommodate the unit's form factor.

Marty Allison

The 4810BCS gets specified a lot on government and municipal security projects specifically because of its TAA compliance — that single checkbox eliminates a sourcing exception request that can hold up a contract award. At 20A, it also gives you real capacity: on a dedicated circuit you're looking at up to 2,400W, which covers a typical NVR-plus-switch-plus-UPS rack load without running the breaker near its limit.

Technical Highlights:

• 20A Capacity: Up to 2,400W on a dedicated circuit — enough for a fully loaded security or AV rack including NVRs, managed PoE switches, and ancillary devices without nuisance trips.
• 6 ft Cord: Reaches wall outlets or upstream PDUs cleanly in standard rack deployments, eliminating the need for extension cords that create code and inspection issues.
• TAA Compliant: Verified compliant with the Trade Agreements Act — a hard requirement for GSA schedule orders, DoD facilities, and many state/local government bids.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your wall circuit is a dedicated 20A outlet (NEMA 5-20R) before spec'ing this unit — plugging a 20A device into a shared 15A circuit is a common installation mistake that causes callbacks.
• Evidence confirms only three specifications (amps, cord length, TAA status); outlet count and surge joule rating are not documented in available data — verify with the manufacturer spec sheet before finalizing a design that depends on those figures.

The 4810BCS fits best in government-contract security and AV rack builds where TAA compliance is non-negotiable and you need a straightforward 20A outlet center without the overhead of metered or switched PDU tiers.